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Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects

Offered by
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Official source: cmf-fmc.ca

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Funding available
Up to 49% of project cost
Deadline
December 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A for-profit production company that is a taxable Canadian corporation
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Overview

This program supports linear audiovisual projects in languages other than English, French, or Indigenous Canadian languages. The maximum CMF contribution is 49% of eligible costs, and eligible activities include production, eligible marketing expenses, and related digital content.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
49%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Optimize production processes
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Access new markets
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Updated Guidelines for 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 guidance for the Television Envelope Program – Linguistic Diversity was updated with new eligibility, ranking, and funding-allocation rules, plus revised document requirements.

See more

The 2026-2027 guidelines for the Television Envelope Program – Linguistic Diversity now reflect substantive changes to who qualifies and how applications are assessed. The guidance shifts from a key-personnel test to a test based on ownership and control, adds linguistic flexibility for the PCAR under certain conditions, and changes the ranking and fund-allocation rules, including the removal of a tie-breaker. The supporting Annex A document also adds a new requirement for a signed licence agreement form for eligible broadcast rights and a signed distribution agreement form for eligible distribution advances. These updates affect the required documents, submission steps, and funding conditions used to support applications.

Official source: cmf-fmc.ca
July 10, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • A for-profit production company that is a taxable Canadian corporation
  • A Canadian Broadcaster

Who is not eligible

  • Service providers without rights ownership
  • Organizations not under Canadian control

Eligible expenses

  • Production and post-production costs included in the project budget
  • Eligible marketing expenses, including publicity, market attendance, and awards submissions
  • Versioning costs for foreign market sales
  • Related digital content costs, where applicable

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs already financed by another funder
  • Wrap parties and gifts to crew, cast, or the public
  • Prizes awarded to individuals

Activities funded

  • Production of linear audiovisual projects in diverse languages
  • Projects in drama, documentary, children and youth, variety, or performing arts
  • Projects with related digital content

How to apply

  • Once in Dialogue, go to Actions and choose Create Broadcaster Agreement Form.
  • Select the correct activity for the Project: Development or Production, and click SUBMIT.
  • Complete all relevant fields; for a BAF for Diverse Language Envelope, select the Broadcaster name – Diverse from the pull-down menu.
  • In the Linear funding Application form, link one or more approved BAF(s) by clicking the Add button and selecting the BAF from the pull-down menu.

Documents Needed

  • Application form with PERSONA-ID numbers
  • Budget and cash flow
  • Broadcaster Agreement Form (BAF)
  • Broadcast licence agreement and financing documents
  • Synopsis and narrative positioning attestation

Selection criteria

  • Eligible Projects are ranked according to the percentage of confirmed Eligible Licence Fees from Canadian Broadcasters and/or Eligible Distribution Advances from Eligible Canadian Distributors as a percentage of the Project’s overall financing
  • Projects with the largest percentage of project financing are ranked highest
  • The CMF distributes a pro-rated amount of 65% of requested funds to the highest-ranking projects until Program funds are depleted
  • If multiple Projects are tied with the same Eligible Licence Fees and/or Eligible Distribution Advances percentage just before the funding cut-off point, the CMF re-ranks them using the total contribution of Canadian Broadcasters and/or Eligible Canadian Distributors

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed under CMF guidelines and business policies
  • The CMF may request additional documents or information
  • Funding is selected through broadcaster envelope allocations
  • Approved applicants must sign a legal agreement
  • Funding is paid directly to the applicant according to the payment schedule

Additional information

  • Applications are linked to broadcaster envelope allocations.
  • Funding is paid directly to the applicant.
  • Accessibility support is available for applicants with disabilities.
  • Applicants must follow CMF business policies and reporting requirements.

Contacts

cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca

Official sources

Broadcaster Envelope Program - Diverse Languages

Program guide

Appendix a 2026-2027BAF USER GuideBroadcaster Envelope Program - Diverse Languages Guidelines 2026-2027

Application form

Declaration of Canadian Status of the Organization and Corporate InformationExcel SpreadsheetLinear Content Production Programs Eligible Canadian Distributor Agreement Form (“DAF”) - 2026-2027

Supporting document

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages Program

What is the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages?

This program supports linear audiovisual projects in languages other than English, French, or Indigenous Canadian languages. The maximum CMF contribution is 49% of eligible costs, and eligible activities include production, eligible marketing expenses, and related digital content.

How much funding can be received?

Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages Funds up to 49% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is December 8, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Who is eligible for the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages program?

To be eligible for the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages program, you must: Canadian-controlled for-profit company or broadcaster Project with Canadian broadcaster commitment Owns and controls project rights

What expenses are eligible under Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages?

Production and post-production costs included in the project budget Eligible marketing expenses, including publicity, market attendance, and awards submissions Versioning costs for foreign market sales Related digital content costs, where applicable

Who can I contact for more information about the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages?

You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca.

Where is the Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages available?

The Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages program is available across Canada.